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Regional Official Plan Review – Have your say!

10 Thursday Sep 2020

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Regional Official Plan Review The Regional Official Plan (ROP) is a land use policy document created by Halton Region to shape the Region’s future growth and development. The Regional Official Plan Review (ROPR) is currently underway. It will impact local planning in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.Halton Region is currently asking for feedback on a set of five Discussion Papers that may be of interest:·     

Regional Urban Structure (Integrated Growth Management Strategy): Urban system and growth management policies to guide population and job growth.·    

 Rural and Agricultural System: Agricultural policies to support the agricultural system in Halton.·    

 Natural Heritage: Natural heritage system policies to preserve the natural environment and protect source water.·     

Climate Change: Land-use policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.·     

North Aldershot Planning Area: Implications of growth management, natural heritage and a rural and agricultural system in North Aldershot in the City of Burlington.

Town of Oakville Planning staff have prepared a report about the Region’s Discussion Papers. It will be presented at the Town’s online Planning and Development Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 6:30 PM.  The report is Item 8 on the Agenda. The meeting will include a presentation about the ROPR by Curt Benson, Director, Planning Services and Chief Planning Official at Halton Region.

The Region wants to hear from you! The Discussion Papers, short summary pages and information on upcoming Public Information Centres are now available at halton.ca/ropr.

Please participate in the Region’s general questionnaire and/or technical questionnaire to provide feedback.

Stay ConnectedTo learn more about the review process or sign-up for email updates, please visit halton.ca/ropr

Supporting Kerr Village and Downtown Oakville

31 Tuesday Mar 2020

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During these challenging times the businesses of Kerr Village and Downtown Oakville require our support. Many have shifted their businesses to allow residents to enjoy take out or delivery services.

Find out more by visiting these websites:

https://oakvilledowntown.com/blog/

Local Businesses Need Your Support | Online Shopping, Takeout, Delivery & More!

http://www.kerr-village.ca/about-us/

16 Monday Dec 2019

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Hello WHRA Members,

The Committee would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday. If you like, you can click the link below and you will see the Christmas video Johannes Linstead (a WHRA resident and excellent Latin music band leader) sent us from some lovely, warm looking paradise. That is our Christmas card to you! All the best for the season!

The WHRA Exec Committee

Tropical Christmas – A New Holiday Ukulele Classic by Johannes Linstead

Old Tannery located at the West Pier on Sixteen Mile Creek – Oakville Historical Society Archives

01 Sunday Dec 2019

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One of the many great pleasures of living in the West Harbour neighbourhood is the history of the area. On a snowy, icy December afternoon, you may want to peruse the website of the Oakville Historical Society.  They have posted to their website a large collection of photos and documents relevant to our area.

Check out the map of Oakville from 1836, with nearly every lot and road as it is today.  Lakeshore Road was originally Colborne Road, but otherwise the map looks very similar to today. You can acquire a copy of this map, and others, at the Oakville Historical Society offices.

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An example of West Harbour from their excellent photo library:

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From their website:

“This is the Old Tannery located at the West Pier on Sixteen Mile Creek. It was built in 1836 as a brewery and distillery. The stones on the left of the picture were piled by stonehookers in 1900. Used as a postcard.”

All images used with permission of the Oakville Historical Society.

Tannery and Waterworks Park

31 Thursday Oct 2019

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Friday, November 8, 2019
Noon – 2 p.m. | Ribbon cutting at 12:15 p.m.

Join us for our ribbon-cutting celebration and a complimentary slice
of cake, then please stay and enjoy the park. Purchase a bite to eat
at one of the food trucks on site during the event, take a self-guided
tour and discover all the new features and points of interest the
park has to offer.

 

 

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STOP THE MEGACITY OF HALTON

13 Friday Sep 2019

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There is still a strong likelihood that Oakville will be merged with Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills to form the Megacity of Halton despite claims by our local MPPs. Through a unilateral decision by the Province, our town as we know it can be wiped out.

 

In August, Premier Ford openly confirmed that some municipalities will soon be amalgamated and the number of local politicians will be reduced. In addition, the special advisors report on the Regional Government Review has been delayed, possibly until after the October federal election.

 

What could happen – Consider BILL 108 – After only one month of public consultations and at an unprecedented speed, the Ford government passed Bill 108 that affects 13 important Acts. It will increase property taxes and result in the loss of our voice and autonomy over the future of Oakville to the benefit of developers.

 

It is too late to stop Bill 108, but you can still join over 3,000 residents who have already sent letters to save Oakville.

 

Please SEND a LETTER to the Ford Government (it takes less than a minute) to stop higher taxes, service reductions, and the loss of our local voice.

 

Read more about this in the We Love Oakville September e-newsletter.

Pictures from another wonderful WHRA BBQ

07 Saturday Sep 2019

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On Monday, September 2nd, the West Harbour Resident’s Association hosted our largest annual barbecue yet. Residents from every corner of our association brought delicious salads, appetizers and desserts to share with new and old friends.

If you missed the opportunity to spend time with your neighbours, don’t forget that our Annual General Meeting is just around the corner, scheduled for the evening of October 1st at the Oakville Yacht Squadron, right here in the WHRA area.